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Anti-Dumping Duty

Custom Duty : Anti-dumping duty protects local manufacturers from unfairly cheap imports that can damage domestic markets. The article explains ...

May 21, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Duty on Gold & Silver Raised to 15% (Effective May 13, 2026)

Custom Duty : The new customs notifications standardize the effective import duty on gold and silver bullion at 15% through revised BCD, SWS, an...

May 14, 2026 4623 Views 0 comment Print

The Gold Duty Shock: A Symptom, Not the Disease

Custom Duty : The article argues that the sharp increase in gold import duty was triggered by pressure on India’s forex reserves, rising oil p...

May 13, 2026 7851 Views 0 comment Print

Strait of Hormuz Customs Relief: Six Circulars, 30 April Sunset & Key Unresolved Issues

Custom Duty : Emergency customs relaxations introduced during the maritime crisis expire on 30 April 2026, leaving exporters uncertain. The fram...

April 27, 2026 747 Views 0 comment Print

What is EMI Scheme in Custom? Complete Guide on Duty Deferment, Eligibility & Benefits

Custom Duty : Highlights how the EMI Scheme allows businesses to defer duty payments, easing working capital pressure while improving operationa...

April 21, 2026 1104 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


India Secures Duty-Free Access for 99.38% Exports Through India–Oman CEPA

Custom Duty : The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement became operational on 1 June 2026 after completion of required proce...

June 2, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

₹10 Lakh Cap Removed on Courier Exports to Boost E-Commerce Trade

Custom Duty : The reform removes value restrictions on courier exports, enabling higher-value shipments. It aims to boost e-commerce exports and...

April 1, 2026 441 Views 0 comment Print

Deferred Customs Duty Facility Extended to Eligible Manufacturer Importers to Expedite Clearance

Custom Duty : CBIC has allowed Eligible Manufacturer Importers to avail deferred payment of customs duty from 1 April 2026. The circular outline...

February 28, 2026 2544 Views 0 comment Print

CBI Books Three Customs Officials for Alleged Bribery in Smuggled Goods Release

Custom Duty : The CBI has registered a bribery case against three Customs officials accused of taking illegal gratification to release seized go...

February 7, 2026 618 Views 0 comment Print

Baggage Rules 2026 Raise Duty-Free Limits and Simplify Customs Clearance

Custom Duty : The new rules enhance duty-free allowances and introduce digital declarations. The overhaul aims to speed up clearance and improve...

February 3, 2026 1611 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


CAAR Rejects Motherboard Classification for CKD Kits as Essential Character Test Was Not Met

Custom Duty : CAAR Mumbai held that CKD kits comprising discrete electronic components could not be classified as motherboards under CTH 8473 30...

June 11, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

DRI Cannot Retain Seized Cash Beyond Six Months Without Valid Extension: Allahabad HC

Custom Duty : The Court held that retention of seized cash beyond six months is illegal if the extension order under Section 110(2) of the Custo...

June 11, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

Interest on Customs Duty Cannot Be Waived Merely Because EPCG Benefit Was Granted Later: CESTAT Mumbai

Custom Duty : Tribunal ruled that interest liability extends to the full duty adjudged under Section 28, regardless of whether payment is made t...

June 11, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

Article 20(2) Inapplicable as Customs Proceedings Are Not Criminal Prosecutions: SC

Custom Duty : The Court ruled that confiscation proceedings before Customs Authorities do not amount to prosecution before a judicial tribunal. ...

June 10, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

EPCG Export Failure due to SARFAESI Auction: CESTAT waives Interest & Penalty, upheld duty demand

Custom Duty : Where an EPCG licence holder becomes incapable of fulfilling export obligations due to unavoidable circumstances such as SARFAESI ...

June 10, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Countervailing Duty on Aluminium Wire Extended up to 23 March 2027

Custom Duty : Government extends countervailing duty on aluminium wire/wire rod imports from Malaysia up to 23 March 2027 through Notification N...

June 11, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

Anti-Dumping Duty on Aluminium Foil Extended up to 15th December 2026

Custom Duty : Government extends anti-dumping duty on aluminium foil from China, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia up to 15 December 2026. Notifi...

June 11, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

Nil Customs Duty on Goods Under Tariff Item 26020010 under India Australia ECTA

Custom Duty : The Central Government has amended Notification No. 62/2022-Customs to prescribe a 0% Basic Customs Duty on all goods falling unde...

June 10, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

Common Adjudicating Authority Appointed for SVB SCNs – Koinone Polytech

Custom Duty : CBIC has designated a common adjudicating authority to decide several customs show cause notices issued by different commissionera...

June 10, 2026 99 Views 0 comment Print

Common Adjudicating Authority Appointed in ViewSonic SVB Case

Custom Duty : CBIC exercised its powers under the Customs Act, 1962 to appoint a common adjudicating authority for two customs proceedings invol...

June 6, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print


Circular No. 69/99-Custom Duty Dated 6/10/1999

October 6, 1999 4351 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to invite your attention to the subject mentioned above and to say that a number of references have been received from the trade and the Ministry of Commerce for allowing movement of imported cargo in containers / trucks from the airports / ACCs to ICDs / CFSs / Airports / ACCs to the ICDs / CFSs / Airports / ACCs is required in view in the fact that the number of flights at

Classification of a product with trade name “Orimulsion” – m/r.

October 5, 1999 499 Views 0 comment Print

It is seen that the product “Orrimulsion” consists of approximately 70% natural bitumen, 30% water and 0.2% surfactant / dispersing agent. It is a trade name given to pulverised natural bitumen dispersed in water containing a small amount of dispersing agent. The natural bitumen is dehydrated, pulverised and is dispersed in water, since dehydrated and pulverised bitumen is physically

Circular No. 67/99-Custom Duty Dated 1/10/1999

October 1, 1999 553 Views 0 comment Print

Instances have been reported to the Board by field formations where the provisional duty determined on import of goods is beingn debited in DEPB scrips. At the time of finalisation of assessment, the final duty payable may be more or less than the duty which was provisionally assessed. In cases where the final duty is more than the provisional duty, the differential duty is paid by the importer

Production description under SS. No. 87.09 of the Drawback Table – reagarding.

September 30, 1999 379 Views 0 comment Print

Certain representations have been received in this Directorate seeking clarification whether in the Sub-Serial No. 87.09 in the Drawback Table, the description of the goods is “Others” or “Other Tippers

Circular No. 65/99-Custom Duty Dated 30/9/1999

September 30, 1999 550 Views 0 comment Print

The issue of granting endorsement of transferability of expired Advance Licences issued during Exim Policy 1992-97 was under examination in the Department of Revenue in consultation with the DGFT/MOC. The matter was also referred to the Ministry of Law. The export obligation against all these Licences

Circular No. 64/99-Custom Duty Dated 30/9/1999

September 30, 1999 643 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to the notice of the Board that the product Hessian bag with LDPE Liner, Plastic handle and Zipper is being attempted to be exported under Entry No. 38 of Plastic Group for DEPB rates

Circular No. 63/99-Custom Duty Dated 24/9/1999

September 24, 1999 1006 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to enclose a copy of Notification No. 54/99-Cus (NT), dated September 1999 on the above subject. This notification has effected significant changes in the Courier Imports and Exports (Clearance) Regulations, 1998, the details of which are as follows

Warehousing- Charging of interest under Section 61 of the Customs Act – clarification regarding

September 17, 1999 1561 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to invite your attention to Notification No. 30/99- Customs (NT) dated 12.5.99 providing for a graded scale of interest in case the goods warehoused under sub-clause (b) of clause (1) of Section 61 of the Customs Act, 1962 are not removed after the expiry of six months from the date of warehousing

Duty Drawback on Tea – regarding.

September 15, 1999 2119 Views 0 comment Print

Attention of all concerned is drawn to SS No. 09.021 of the Drawback Table, 1999-2000, wherein drawback @ Rs. 2/- per kg. has been allowed on tea (to the extent of ir digenous proportion). The said rate is incumbent upon the condition of non-availment of Modvat facility

Circular No. 60/99-Custom Duty Dated 10/9/1999

September 10, 1999 3775 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to the notice of the Board by the Ministry of Commerce that EOU/EPZ/EHTP/STP units are facing difficulties in sending replacement of goods exported and found defective, damaged or otherwise unfit for use and in getting replacement of goods imported & found defective / damaged or unfit for use

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